A failing breeding avocet colony on the Humber has enjoyed a dramatic reversal in fortunes with its most successful season ever, thanks to a major restoration project. The RSPB estimates that at least 200 avocet chicks have fledged this year on its reserve Read’s Island. Not only is this around 25% higher than its previous best season, it is the first time any young have … [Read more...] about Humber Avocet colony expands
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Skyline used at Whinlatter Forest
A brand new arrival is giving foresters a very big lift on the Forestry Commission estate at Whinlatter Forest in north Cumbria. It's a Skyline cable crane which is being used to clear an area of woodland at Hobcarton as part of the Forestry Commission's work to improve the country's Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). The machine is designed to extract … [Read more...] about Skyline used at Whinlatter Forest
Have your say on England’s publicly owned forests
People in Cumbria who live close to, work with, or enjoy the region’s woods and forests are being given the chance to have their say about the role that publicly owned forests – the Public Forest Estate - in England should play in the years ahead. The Public Forest Estate is managed by the Forestry Commission and includes 258,000 hectares of land of which 25,000 hectares … [Read more...] about Have your say on England’s publicly owned forests
Humber Island restored for birds
With the help of special machinery – and a grant of nearly £50,000 – avocets have been given the best possible chance to breed again in one of their favourite spots on the Humber. … [Read more...] about Humber Island restored for birds
Extra Money for New Woodlands in Exmoor
The creation of new native woodland in and around Exmoor National Park has received a further boost with the news that the Forestry Commission has increased its rates of planting grants this year. … [Read more...] about Extra Money for New Woodlands in Exmoor